As Bangladesh moves closer to its next general election, Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr Shafiqur Rahman has made two significant declarations. First, he said Jamaat and BNP are open to working together for the next five years to ensure political stability and national harmony. Second, he rejected allegations that he held secret meetings with Indian diplomats. Rahman said discussions with BNP leadership focused on post-election cooperation and the possibility of collective decision-making before government formation. Addressing reports of secret India outreach, he stated that the meetings were routine diplomatic interactions and that confidentiality was maintained only at the diplomats’ insistence. The remarks come amid growing scrutiny of Jamaat’s evolving political posture, alliances with youth-led parties, and speculation over foreign engagement.